Patient Care Tech Registry- Observation

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech IHR reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Under RN supervision, the position performs basic patient care activities and supports patient care unit operations. The role also helps maintain communication and workflow among patients, families, staff, and other patient-related departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program and listing on the Illinois CNA Registry, or nursing student status with one clinical rotation successfully completed and written verification provided.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or graduate of a phlebotomy course.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, measuring blood glucose, and recording intake and output.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Use flexibility, organization, multitasking, and critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work as needs change.
• Function effectively under stressful situations.
• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments.
• Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights politely, using appropriate telephone etiquette, and communicate information to the appropriate staff, family, or patient.
• Manage overall unit workflow with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, as needed.
• Perform pre-census work and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists, as needed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED